VFW

The national commander for the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) highlighted passage of the PACT Act on Capitol Hill as he addressed Montana veterans during their 100th annual convention in Billings, Montana.

It's been a rough year for farmers in Montana with a late Spring freeze during planting, and an early Fall snowstorm- not to mention the low commodity prices. That's why I can imagine the shock when someone asked Glasgow farmer Don Fast how his year's been going:

Since I get to be in Glasgow for Veterans Day, that means I also have the great honor of hosting our statewide radio talk show from my home VFW Post earlier that same morning! As an Iraq, Afghan veteran I am also a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. While my home is in Billings, my home VFW Post is in Glasgow (the Fort Peck Post).

The Montana State University golf team is honoring US Marine Lance Corporal Nicholas Bloem, who gave his life in service to our country.

A veterans club in south Billings did not show the Patriots/ Buccaneers game on Thursday night due to protests by NFL players.  KTVQ.com reports that vets at the club said they don’t like players kneeling during the National Anthem, but understand their right to protest...

It could become a much sought-after symbol of a legendary ship, and supplies are currently limited.  The Billings Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars post currently has a limited supply of USS Billings hats for sale.  KTVQ.com reports that Chuck Carroll, with the Billings VFW, received an original USS Billings hat from the United States Secretary of the Navy at the vessel’s naming ceremony in August

It was one of the most poignant moments of the weekend in Billings -- veterans standing vigil outside stores with fistsful of red poppies, the official memorial flower of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. You couldn't help but get a lump in your throat as they stood proud and tall, hoping for a small token of financial help for disabled and needy veterans...